This is the ultimate Himalayan wildlife trip for photographers and naturalists. Our goal is a quiet exploration of some of the premier natural areas of Nepal, Bhutan and northeast India. Much of your journey will be by elephant, as these majestic creatures are uniquely suited for pursuit of large animals in the tall grass and dense forests of South Asia.
In Nepal, your main destination will be Chitwan National Park; you can expect to encounter rhinos, tigers, and a variety of birds and reptiles in this rich subtropical forest ecosystem. By the time of our visit, thousands of waterfowl will have also arrived from northern Asia. The Honorable Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs for Bhutan approved our Bhutan trek, which will be the first ever permitted in this area. We consider it an honor to be allowed to trek in this area. A local guide in addition to the regular guide will be hired for this portion. Upon arriving in India we will visit Kaziranga National Park, where we may see wild elephants, Asiatic buffalo, rhinos, and tigers. Our stay in India comes to a close with a stop in Calcutta, where we'll have an extraordinary encounter with the India of myth and legend.
Your Tour Leader
Your tour leader, Will Weber, Ph.D., has traveled throughout Asia since his first trip to Nepal as a Peace Corps volunteer in 1970, where he served as a high school math and science teacher and helped organize the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Department. He speaks Nepali fluently, and he has made five visits to Bhutan and numerous trips to India. In each country, you will also be joined by local expert English-speaking guides with specialized knowledge of the areas we will visit. Evening activities will include wildlife tales from their long careers as trekking and wildlife guides.
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